Seated Buddha Vairocana early 8th century China The teaching gesture made by this figure, with the thumb of the right hand touching the little finger of the left, identifies him as Vairocana, the celestial Buddha who resides at the center of the cosmos. Vairocana is considered a transcendent form of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Though similar in appearance, he exists on another plane, unhindered by a mortal body. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7461. Buddha Vairocana (Dari), Part 1 Play or pause #7462. Buddha Vairocana (Dari), Part 2 Supported by Bl
Seated Buddha Vairocana early 8th century China The teaching gesture made by this figure, with the thumb of the right hand touching the little finger of the left, identifies him as Vairocana, the celestial Buddha who resides at the center of the cosmos. Vairocana is considered a transcendent form of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. Though similar in appearance, he exists on another plane, unhindered by a mortal body. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7461. Buddha Vairocana (Dari), Part 1 Play or pause #7462. Buddha Vairocana (Dari), Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Seated Buddha Vairocana 54080
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